Conference Services Student Assistant

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Conference Services Student Assistant role is an engaging leadership role that supports the success of conferences, camps, and guest experiences within Housing & Residence Life.  Conference Services Student Assistants are ambassadors and community builders who create a welcoming environment for guests while ensuring smooth daily operations.  In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in hospitality management, event planning and logistics, and enhance your time management skills all while contributing to a positive experience for guests visiting campus.

Requirements

• Required to live on campus as a resident in a residence hall in an assigned room
• Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing as defined by the University at the time of employment
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA the semester prior to employment
• Be available for 20-hours per week

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated attention to detail, dependability, timeliness, and professionalism
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently as well as follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to critical analyze situations and actively problem solve
• Demonstrated experience in customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and supportive environment through daily operations that contribute to the success of the Conference Services
• Coordinate logistics for event spaces and guest check-in and check-out processes, intern housing, and camps and conferences, including pre-arrival room inspections, preparation, and distribution of check-in materials
• Manage inventory for guest and event spaces to ensure readiness and organization
• Refer guests to appropriate campus resources, services, and support offices using established processes
• Assist in educating guests about housing policies and general expectations
• Model responsible decision-making and behavior that supports guest programming and community success
• Foster a culture of continuous care by serving in an on-call role and supporting our guests through effective emergency management procedures
• Serve as the primary after-hours point of contact managing and responding to guest inquiries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees